Dual rayon Swab can be used for throat if collected for Group A Ag also, or Eswab can be used for all specimen types.

Collection Volume:

Swab

Storage:

Ambient

Availability:

Daily

Methodology:

Culture

Special Instructions:

These cultures are screened for Group A Streptococcus only! Orders must state specific site of specimen. If patient has a positive Group A antigen test, a Strep culture is not necessary. Antibiotic sensitivities will be performed only on non-respiratory sites.

Strep Culture

Dual rayon Swab can be used for throat if collected for Group A Ag also, or Eswab can be used for all specimen types.

Collection Volume:

Swab

Storage:

Ambient

Availability:

Daily

Methodology:

Culture

Special Instructions:

These cultures are screened for Group A Streptococcus only! Orders must state specific site of specimen. If patient has a positive Group A antigen test, a Strep culture is not necessary. Antibiotic sensitivities will be performed only on non-respiratory sites.

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